Lagerstroemia 'New Orleans' Grafted Standard is a specific cultivar of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) that has been grafted onto a standard or "lollipop" form, creating a unique and attractive tree-like appearance. Grafted standards are created by grafting a crape myrtle cultivar onto a straight trunk, which allows for a taller, more upright growth habit compared to the typical shrub-like form of crape myrtle.
'New Orleans' is known for its vibrant and showy flowers, which are a hallmark of crape myrtle trees. Here are some key characteristics of Lagerstroemia 'New Orleans' Grafted Standard:
Size: 'New Orleans' as a grafted standard typically reaches a height of 8-12 feet (2.4-3.7 meters), with a narrow to moderately spreading canopy. The standard or lollipop form refers to the straight trunk with a rounded or globe-shaped crown created by grafting.